Lifestyle

In recent days, several tweets shared ominous news about the state of health insurance in the country. One tweeter said she bought an Affordable Care Act policy for a $1,200 monthly premium and a $7,500 deductible. By May, she said, she could no longer afford that premium.

Andes Central High School band performs for their Christmas Program held last week. Middle School Band (photo below). Photos by Justus Winter. Andes Central High School students sing some musical selections for their Christmas program.

Mark your calendar! February 29 from 8:30-1:00 for the annual Pickstown Community Church Ladies Retreat. The theme this year is: "Renew the Awe" Acts 2:42 Repent, Renew, Refresh! Speakers with be Carla Mindeman and her two daughters Rachel Anderson and Sarah Freierabrand.

President Bill Frei took his usual position at the head table to start the Rotary Meeting this past Wednesday, December 11th. He thanked Rotarian Bryan Slaba for filling in for him at the last week’s meeting due to the death of his father-in-law.

Wagner Parade of Lights was held Friday evening (Sponsored by Commercial State Bank, Custom Touch and Sip Homestead). Despite the cold weather, the streets were filled will spectators to enjoy the evening with several businesses open for refreshments and goodies and in-store specials.

The Wagner Boys & Girls Club Music Makers Violin Program performed Christmas music on Sunday, December 15th at the Good Samaritan Home and then joined the Community Christmas Caroling event at the Methodist Church. Six Club kids have been enjoying the instruction of Ms.

Commercial State Bank was full of excitement as Santa came to visit with the children before the Parade of Lights. Pictured is Kendall and Lauren, children of Jason and Amber Von Eschen. Sophie and Kip stopped to visit with Santa. They are the childen of Jody and Steven Beeson.

The new Yankton Sioux Tribe Food Distribution Center is really beginning to take shape as work continues despite the cold weather.

PIERRE, SD – Residents and business owners in 11 South Dakota counties and two reservations who suffered damage or losses from the September severe storms, flooding or tornadoes may now register with FEMA for federal disaster assistance.

The Auxiliary Gym was full of vendors offering shoppers a large variety of options to help fill their Christmas shopping lists